It must be May. Between the waves, hugs and sleep deprived smiles, this is a common saying in our friendly group of farmers. I would like to highlight a few of the incredible people who have made the last week possible:
Racey
Last week Racey has been quite sick, with a high fever for a few days followed by lots of resting and low energy. (Lyme and anaplasmosis test all came back negative, so we’re not sure what the sickness was.) Despite all this she was able to bounce back and do chores on Friday and orchestrated all the many details for a successful first farmer’s market of the season in Saranac Lake. Our mission is to get out there and let more folks know what we do, and to offer our Pasture Raised Organic meats.
This summer we are excited to be vending at the following farmer’s markets:
Lake Placid: 10 am – 1 pm | Wednesdays, June 15 – September 14
CVPH (Plattsburgh): 11 am – 1 pm | Thursdays, June 8 – September 12
Saranac Lake: 9 am – 1 pm | Saturdays, May 20 – October 14
Keene Valley: 9:30 am – 2 pm | Sunday, May 28 – October 8th
These farmers markets will also be pickup locations. So come say hello, pick up your order and check out the other vendors. Look for new locations as our markets start up this Spring.
Racey is feeling better, and we packed up the mini van on Saturday morning and made a family trip to our first market in Saranac Lake. Thank you ❤️ Racey!
John
John Bingham, aka Nostoppingham, is just like the leatherman tool I wear on my belt: there when I need it, always helpful and still sharp after all these years:) John has been here most days of the week with an eager and gentle willingness to help.
He single handedly assembled all of our new chick waterers in the new brooder setup, learned to pick up chicks at the post office and get them settled in the brooder. John helps with chores during the week and has been helping with the construction of the new MRCs (chicken field coops). Thank you for all your help!
Tully
Tully Miller joined us this spring and he has hit the ground running. Tully and his family purchased an old dairy farm just down the road from us and he lives walking distance from the farm. He has experience in running a business and farming, he is always willing to learn and we can laugh about most things.
More than 15 years ago when I started farming I remember asking so many mentors how I could repay them. One friend and mentor in particular, Peter, once said to me, don’t worry about repayment, pay it forward.
Over the years the meaning of that phrase has clarified for me. Since starting working with us less than two months ago, Tully is laying some impressive welding beads on the MRCs, we have practiced basic wiring on the Ohio Brooders, we have learned how to plumb water lines with PEX, and the basics of light construction.
Tully, it is a pleasure to work with you almost every day, your help, willingness and support are invaluable! Thank you.
Stevie G
This week I asked a friend for help. I’ve known Steven Googin for more than a decade now and we’ve had our fair share of adventures together. As the days closed in on our first deadline for finishing the first MRC I called Steven because he’s a friend, he’s an expert at just about everything and because asking for help is still difficult for me, and I knew I could call him and ask.
Thank you Steven for jumping right in, for always thinking ahead and seeing the next thing. I loved how you set up this array of wood blocks, two screws per piece, ready for installation. Thank you Steven!
Chad
Chad Vogel is part of the bedrock of this farm, solid, sturdy and always there. With Racey sick this week Chad single handedly led the chicken processing team on our first processing day of the season. Chad cheerfully trained and organized taking our first batch of chickens from the field to the freezer.
Thank you Chad for your skill, wisdom and patience.
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